DISCUSSION

From the graph of T1 versus T2 , the different angle of lap is applied

with the same lead on T2 start from 500g, 700g, 900g, 1100g and
1300g. At an angle 90o, the load needed for T1 to prevent slipping
is 11.772N, 14.715N, 16.677N,21.582N and 27.468N.

When the angle of lap increasefrom 90 o to 180o , the value of T1 is

decrease. This also meant that when the angle of lap increase, the
driving force decrease. At the end, for 180 o , T1 value is only
5.886N, 8.829N, 9.81N, 12.753N and 16.677N, which is much
lower compare to 90o. Moreover, we also found that the load T1
increase linearly with the load at T2
 DISCUSION

Coefficient of friction, =

At 90o, [T1/T2] = 2.26 = = 0.025

At 120o, [T1/T2] = 2.44 = = 0.020
At 150o, [T1/T2] = 2.63 = = 0.018
At 180o, [T1/T2] = 3.34 = = 0.018
 DISCUSSION
From the graph, T1 and T2 increase linearly with T1. Besides
that, the load needed at T1 for flat belt is the highest while the v-
belt with fit groove is the lowest. In other word, the flat belt
needed higher tension to stop from slipping. Moreover, for the v-
belt may avoid the slipping due to wedging action between the
belt and v-groove pulley so the T1 is lower.
The v-belt with large groove may decrease the wedging action
between the belt and the large groove pulley. So it need higher
tension compare to v-belt with fit groove. Hence, we can
conclude that the more the wedging action, the lower the tension
needed in T1.
 ADVANTAGES OF TRANSMISSION
BELT
No lubrication required or desired.
Maintenance is minimal and infrequent.
Belts dampen sudden shocks or change in loading.
Quiet and smooth operation.
DISADVANTAGES OF TRANSMISSION
BELT
Not suitable for high speed, high torque or high power
transmission.
Endless belts usually cannot be repaired when break.
Length of endless belt cannot be adjusted.
Adverse service environments ( extreame temperature
ranges, high moisture, oily or chemically filled) can
damage belts or cause slipping.
 ADVANTAGES OF ROLLER CHAIN
No slippage between chain and sprocket teeth.
Negligible stretch, allowing chains to carry heavy loads.
Long shelf life because metal chain ordinary does not
deteriorate with age and is unaffected by sun,
reasonable range of heat and moisture and oil.
Certain types can be replace without disturbing other
component mounted on the same shaft as sprockets
 DISADVANTAGES OF ROLLER CHAIN
Noise is usually higher than the belts.
The lubrication attracts dirt which lead to wear
problesm.
Alignments is important as it affects life and stability.
Life is usually low since and estimated 90%-95% of
chain drives are improperly lubricated.